Question $1(15$ marks$)$

Identify and briefly discuss the purpose of the three $(3)$ pieces of labour legislation

regulating industrial relations $($IR$)$ in South Africa.

Notes to Student:

$$ A maximum of fifteen $(15)$ marks will be awarded for this question.

$$ One $(1)$ mark will be awarded for identifying each relevant piece of legislation.

$$ In addition, four $(4)$ marks will be awarded for explaining the purpose of each

relevant piece of legislation identified.

$4$ HLWL$200-1-$Jul$-$Dec$2024-$FA$1-$SM$-$V$\mathrm{.}4-25062024$

Question $2(20$ marks$)$

Read the fictitious scenario below and answer the questions that follow:

Trailblaze Tactics $($Pty$)$ Ltd$.("$Trailblaze Tactics$),$ a marketing firm, is experiencing a

peak in its workload after accepting a new project from a client. To handle the

increased workload, the company decides to hire additional temporary staff for

assistance. They bring in Joslin to assist with the project for approximately five $(5)$

months.

Joslin is employed by Workforce Wizards $($Pty$)$ Ltd$.($Workforce Wizards$),$ a

temporary staffing agency. For the duration of the project, Joslin will work on$-$site at

Trailblaze Tactic's office, follow the company$$s schedule, and use equipment supplied

by Trailblaze Tactics. Workforce Wizards pays Joslin$$s salary, deducts taxes, and

provides workers$$ compensation and unemployment insurance benefits to Joslin.

Required:

Explain whether Joslin qualifies either as an independent contractor, or as a temporary

worker in the scenario above. Refer to applicable legislation in your answer